Today, Cadets from 471 Squadron came a brilliant second place in the annual inter-squadron swimming competition, which took place at Salt Ayre Sports Centre, in Lancaster, as well as winning eight medals and a trophy!
On the third of August 2015, Cadet Sergeant Ball and Cadet Corporal Sherrington flew from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Barcelona Airport! The pair were beginning their fifteen-day adventure in the Spainish Pyrenees mountains! During the course of their camp, Ball & Sherrington went white water rafting, rock climbing, mountain climbing, swimming in the lakes (one at 2,200m above sea level), kayaking and, despite it being in Spain, in August, had a snowball fight! Sergeant Ball said “It was a great experience, and a great opportunity – I would recommend it to anyone”. The group of 14 cadets and four members of staff stayed near the town of Benasque – at a base-camp approximately the height of the largest mountain in the United Kingdom – Ben Nevis – which stands at 1,344m above sea level! Also, the group visited the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey – a pilgrimage site for catholics, which stands 1,236m above the valley floor! Click here to view the photo gallery. Note: Photos were taken by various cadets and staff on the camp.
The time is 10:00. Cadets are helping set up the squadron. Staff are organising their stalls. And Flight Sergeant Brentley, and Drill Team One are taking up their positions on the drill square.
Today, several cadets from 471 Squadron attended the annual air show at Royal Air Force Cosford, near Wolverhampton. This is one of the best air shows that cadets will get to visit.
On Saturday, 13th June 2015, 15 cadets from 471 Squadron attended Tarleton Walking Day, and two cadets attended Penwortham Gala.
On Sunday, seven cadets from 471 Squadron took part in the 2015 Inter-Wing athletics competition in Middlesbrough.
Cadets from all over Cumbria & Lancashire Wing all descended onto the UCLan Sports Arena for the annual inter-squadron athletics competition – giving cadets the opportunity to not only compete against other squadrons but also meet friends from camps and other events. This year, however, the 471 Cadets had one aim – To claim the Weeton Cup!
Tonight was the Annual General Meeting (AGM), meaning a review of the year took place. Every year, the committee chairwoman, Mrs Ashcroft, goes through the year with cadets, parents and the committee in attendance, as well as Squadron Leader Entwistle. After the AGM, the Squadron Leader and our squadron commander – Warrant Officer Ashcroft – had a few awards to give out!
Today, eleven cadets from 471 Squadron took part in a bag pack, fundraising for Cadet Sergeant Ball & Cadet Corporal Sherrington’s expedition to the Pyrenees and for new computers on the squadron, and you can find a few photos from the day, taken by Cadet Corporal Pym (during his break) on our Facebook page! Click here to view them!
Wing Training Day is one of the most important dates in the cadet calendar! It is an annual competition, which for our wing, is held at Kirkham Grammar School, and hosts a plethora of events, including first aid, drill, shooting and a flight simulator competition! It is also a great day for cadets to meet up with friends from other squadrons from various camps!